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Streethouse & Sharlston Common

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About

Streethouse & Sharlston Common form a distinct area on the eastern edge of Wakefield. The landscape is characterised by former mining land, now largely reclaimed, with open fields and pockets of woodland. Residential streets are interspersed with these green spaces, creating a semi-rural feel close to the city.

The area is defined by its industrial heritage, visible in the architecture of older houses and the layout of the communities. A notable local feature is the Sharlston Common Welfare Hall, a community hub that reflects the area's social history. The surrounding footpaths, such as those near the old railway lines, provide routes into the wider countryside.

Area overview

On average Streethouse & Sharlston Common has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year. There are 5 schools in Streethouse & Sharlston Common: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Streethouse & Sharlston Common is home to around 11,903 people, with a population density of about 752.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Streethouse & Sharlston Common Population
11,903
Population density
752.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.55(+30%)
Public order
20.42(+131%)
Drugs
12.6(+251%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.48(-13%)
Vehicle crime
7.14(+27%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,063
92.94%
Other White
350
2.94%
Indian
70
0.59%
African
68
0.57%
Chinese
53
0.45%
Total population: 11,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,311
24.18%
No qualifications
2,222
23.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,746
18.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,466
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
954
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 9,556

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,950
39.05%
Owns outright
1,461
29.26%
Social rents from council
631
12.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
541
10.84%
Other social rented
280
5.61%
Total households: 4,993

Property prices in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Streethouse & Sharlston Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streethouse & Sharlston Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached47£315,000£2,903
Flats1£75,000£2,206
Semi-Detached54£209,500£2,387
Terraced70£130,000£1,853

10 years median price trend in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streethouse & Sharlston Common.

All postcodes in Streethouse & Sharlston Common

WF41XA

Weeland Road

WF105FJ

Daisy Way

WF76HY

Featherstone

WF41AR

Clifton Road

WF41DE

Weeland Drive

WF105ZG

Towchester Drive

WF41AH

Coronation Road

WF41BG

Crossley Street

WF76DG

Whinney Lane

WF76JX

Green Lane

WF105UF

Bellflower Close

WF105FG

Violet Close

WF41ED

Fernside

WF105ZJ

Lotus Crescent

WF41ER

Oakleigh Close

WF76HN

Gothic Mount

WF41EJ

Grime Lane

WF76HT

Stretton Close

WF105QW

Netherfield Close

WF76GD

Whitwell Drive

WF41AQ

Jubilee Crescent

WF105JR

Chestnut Grove

WF61FL

Harvard Way

WF76FH

Featherstone Drive

WF61RT

Featherstone

WF76HG

Springfield View

WF61UQ

Rosedale Close

WF76LU

Gladstone Street

WF76JD

Castleford Lane

WF41DQ

Wood Street

WF61UB

Augusta Drive

WF41AG

Northfield Road

WF105EW

Dunniwood Drive

WF61UJ

Lytham Close

WF76HE

New Road

WF105ZQ

Orchid Mews

WF41EP

West Lane

WF41EQ

The Oaks

WF105QP

Netherfield Close

WF105UH

Elderberry View

WF105GX

Lime Tree Close

WF41DZ

Weeland Road

WF105QG

Pioneer Way

WF76LP

Westwood Close

WF41BU

Colliery Walk

WF61UA

Western Gales Way

WF105PL

Wood Lane

WF105FQ

Honeysuckle Way

WF41DT

Weeland Drive

WF76DN

Belmont Street

WF76LF

Alexander Road

WF76HS

Castleford Lane

WF61FS

Rosie Road

WF41DU

Weeland Drive

WF105UG

Cowslip Lane

WF76BA

Church Lane

WF41DD

Weeland Road

WF76EA

Litell Royd

WF76JZ

Rhyl Street

WF61GY

Premier Way North

WF105FL

Rosehip Walk

WF105XT

Haydock Avenue

WF76GA

Thistle Hill Drive

WF76EE

Park Court

WF41AZ

Cow Lane

WF105TQ

Willowbridge Close

WF76JU

Colwyn Terrace

WF105UE

Jasmine Gardens

WF105UP

Willow View

WF76JP

Cedar Grove

WF76BB

Church Lane

WF76DY

George Street

WF76LZ

The Copse

WF41AX

Eastville Road

WF41BJ

Church Close

WF105XU

Ascot Drive

WF105DP

Buttercup Way

WF105ZB

Sedgefield Road

WF105EN

Checkstone Avenue

WF105UQ

Maple View

WF41DG

Woodside Avenue

WF105TN

Pasture Way

WF76DL

Farm Croft

WF105UJ

Foxglove Fold

WF76LH

Featherstone Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.